She may be the subject of one of Monty Python's most amusing audio sketches, but with two of the finest British actresses of this or any other generation in the main roles and a cast of instantly recognisable homegrown talent, Mary, Queen Of Scots is a long lost classic costume drama on an epic scale.

Originally released in 1971, this lavish Tudor power play tells the story of Queen Mary, the last Catholic ruler of Scotland who faces religious prejudice, from the Protestant community and, in particular, her half-brother James Stuart (McGoohan) leader of the Protestant faction. Throughout her reign she is faced with a fierce adversary, her cousin the Queen of England Elizabeth I.

Nominated for five Oscars this outstanding costume drama stars two of the greatest British actresses; Vanessa Redgrave in the title role and Glenda Jackson as Queen Elizabeth I, along with a stellar cast including Ian Holm, Trevor Howard, Patrick McGoohan and Timothy Dalton. It also boasts a score by James Bond composer John Barry.

Mystifyingly unavailable since its original theatrical release almost 40 years ago, Mary, Queen of Scotts is at last set to make its UK DVD debut courtesy of Second Sight on 1 February 2010 at the RRP of £15.99. Extra features include:

• Isolated John Barry music track with commentary by film historians Nick Redman and Jon Burlingame;
• Overture and intermission music;
• Promotional featurette.